Model Year | 2012 | 2011 | |
Model | Dodge Grand Caravan | Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Engine | 3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 211 kW@6400 353 Nm@4400 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 216 kW@6400 353 Nm@4800 |
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Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,078 mm | 2,916 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,144 mm | 4,821 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 1,999 mm | 1,938 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,725 mm | 1,763 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 2,046 kg | 2,028 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 76 L | 93 L | -17 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,011 mm | 1,016 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,618 mm | 1,488 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,483 mm | 1,448 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,034 mm | 1,024 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 998 mm | 998 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,628 mm | 1,473 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,651 mm | 1,435 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 927 mm | 980 mm | -53 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 963 mm | 0 mm | 963 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,575 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,237 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 831 mm | 0 mm | 831 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,791 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,004 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 934 L | 1,028 L | 933 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,359 L | 36.3 | -34.3 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,072 L | 1,934 L | 3 L |
2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I dislike the current emphasis on hard seats (and this applies to most other brands as well- Toyotas and Hondas are the worst). Enthusiast magazines can rave all they want about great support, etc, but the softer seats in friend's '92 Caravan are more comfortable than these in my 2013. I have an SXT model, which is sort of mid level in Grand Caravans, and it does have a power seat. However, that is an OPTION, and it should be standard above the SE model. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2012 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 283-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Nice car, but front seats could be better. Close to a deal breaker. see full Dodge Grand Caravan review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Huge rear seat leg room and reclining rear seats see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Great head room (no sunroof), excellent ergonomic design to the seat backs, and vertically adjustable lumbar support see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
Seats are supportive and highly adjustable. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr SUV 360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
They are harder than I would like. I came from an F150 with the luxury package and the seats were amazing, these sears are hard and could be improved upon by being softer. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |